EXPANSION of a Llanrwst bakery has created new jobs and paved the way for the business to grow over the coming year.

Siwgr a Sbeis Bakery was founded by school friends Rhian Williams and Rhian Owen 18 years ago and has previously outgrown two premises in the town.

Its new 5,000 square foot bakery was purpose-built to a design by the two women and attracted a grant from the Welsh Assembly Government.

Five jobs have been created with the opening of the new premises which have given the business increased capacity, and the company now employs 20 people and expects to create more new jobs in the near future.

The company makes cakes, desserts and quiches for retail and wholesale outlets across North and mid Wales.

Mrs Williams said: “Baking is a passion and we train all our staff in traditional methods. That is the secret of our success.”

The two founders of the business pass on their entrepreneurial experience to schools across North Wales as role models for the WAG's Dynamo programme.

They are also taking part in True Food Marketing's Celtic Recipes programme designed to help Welsh food producers improve their marketing and sales.